Russian missiles hit Odesa, Germany to deliver AI drones to Ukraine - Monday brief
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Russian forces targeted residential buildings in Odesa on November 18, with casualties and injuries confirmed. Meanwhile, Germany plans to supply Ukraine with 4,000 AI-powered drones from the German company Helsing.
Read more about what happened on Monday, November 18.
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Ukraine scales up mass production of Neptune missiles - Ukrainian Defense Minister
Ukraine has successfully scaled up mass production of Neptune missiles, and they have also been improved, according to Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.
He noted that he held a meeting with Ukrainian missile manufacturers to discuss plans for 2025, key directions, and the development of the industry.
Umerov reminded that in 2022, the Ukrainian Neptune missile destroyed the flagship of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, the Moscow cruiser, marking a historic moment.
Russia strikes residential buildings in Odesa: Multiple casualties reported
On the afternoon of November 18, Russian troops fired on the center of Odesa. They targeted civilian infrastructure, including residential buildings.
Almost immediately, it became known that there were deaths and injuries as a result of the missile attack.
So far, 39 people have been wounded and 10 more have been killed, according to the head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, Oleh Kiper, and the National Police of Ukraine.
Germany to provide Ukraine with new AI drones Mini-Taurus
Germany is preparing to provide Ukraine with new technological support in times of war. The German company Helsing will supply Ukraine with 4,000 drones with artificial intelligence, reports Bild.
These drones, Mini-Taurus, will be equipped with modern systems that make them virtually invulnerable to Russian electronic warfare systems and GPS interference.
US decision to lift restrictions on long-range strikes reportedly applies only to Russia’s Kursk
President of the United States Joe Biden has lifted restrictions on Ukraine's use of long-range missiles solely within the Kursk region of Russia. The decision was made approximately three days ago, informs AXIOS.
According to the outlet's sources, the decision was aimed at deterring North Korea from sending additional troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine.
Erdoğan to present his plan for freezing war in Ukraine at G20, media reports
President of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, plans to present his proposal for freezing the war in Ukraine during the G20 summit. The plan also includes delaying discussions about Ukraine's NATO membership, Bloomberg reports.
The Turkish proposal would also include establishing a demilitarized zone in the east of Ukraine, deploying international forces in the area, and providing military guarantees for Kyiv as compensation for remaining outside of NATO.
